Woodland and Narraguagus are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2018, but likely not for long. The Woodland Dragons will be playing at home against the Narraguagus Knights at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in Woodland's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last five games.
In what's become a running theme this season, Woodland gave their fans yet another huge victory on Monday. They put the hurt on Shead with a sharp 14-1 win.
Brooke Smith made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and not a single walk). Smith has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than ten strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Smith was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run, two stolen bases, and three runs.
In other batting news, Woodland let Kaylin Hamilton and Audrina Moore loose on the outfield. Hamilton went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs, while Moore scored three runs and stole four bases while going 3-for-4. Hamilton hasn't dropped below two stolen bases for six straight games. Lydia Cropley was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Narraguagus fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Sumner on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Tigers by a score of 7-6. Narraguagus' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Natalie Stanwood spent all 8.2 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits.
At the plate, Autumn Peterson was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-5. Another player making a difference was Trinity Morris, who scored a run while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Woodland's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-2. As for Narraguagus, their defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 5-3.
Narraguagus' pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Woodland has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .611. It's a different story for Narraguagus, though, as they've only averaged .333. Will they be able to contain Woodland's hitters?
Woodland suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to Narraguagus in their previous meeting back in April. Will Woodland have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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